This course is an assessment of ethical and legal issues confronting
An assessment of ethical and legal issues confronting nurses and
other health care providers in a variety of settings. The course
focuses on identification and analysis of legal and ethical concepts
and principles underlying the critical thinking process in nursing
and health care.

Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the student will:
1. Evaluate contemporary moral, legal and ethical concepts that
affect patient-centered care and the practice of nursing.
2. Analyze the major ethical theories and ethical principles
influencing ethical decision-making.
3. Describe scopes of practice and roles of health care team members.
4. Delineate general categories of errors and hazards in care.
5. Describe factors that create a culture of safety.
6. Describe processes used in understanding causes of error and
allocation of responsibility and accountability.
7. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge,
mitigate error, and support decision making.

Methods of Evaluation:

Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus
developed by the instructor for each section being taught.

Flexibility:

It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.

Student Email Accounts:

Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.

Note:

For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.

Equity Statement:

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Officer at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.